✨Free Pattern - Soho Tote - forthefrills.com/easy-soho-tote-free-crochet-pattern-video-tutorial/ Check out the free crochet tote bag pattern! It has all the measurements, yarn amounts and alteration instructions ☺

I made this out of plastic grocery bags that I recycled into yarn! (I'm 13 and live with my dad who won't switch to reusable, so I found another way lol). This pattern was easy to follow as a beginner, and I 100% recommend it.

@mr.chickennuggets1088

3 жыл бұрын

How did you recycle the plastic into yarn? I want to start re using plastic bags :)

@blueberry6016

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks hon this helps a lot!

@graciekinnaman849

2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.chickennuggets1088 There is a really good video that explains how to by GemFOX Food and Craft. I'm planning on making a tote bag from the plastic yarn that I have been making to carry produce from my garden to my house.

Excellent pattern and tutorial. I have written and sold many patterns. Years of experience and an accomplished crocheter, so when I see an excellent pattern with style and simplicity I need to commend it. Well done! 👍

This was the first thing I’ve ever crocheted and it came out great thanks to this wonderful tutorial! It’s a REALLY big bag, so it’s great for beach trips/vacations. I saw people asking how much yarn to get; I ended up using over 600 yards.

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I’ve always wanted to make a bag, and now I can finally make a nice one like this! I’m working on it now 😃

I made this with raffia and slightly adjusted the pattern but it created such a beautiful end result! Gonna give it as a gift for xmas. Thank you so much! Best pattern I've used on KZread so far.

Such a great tutorial! I've never crocheted before and randomly decided I wanted to make a tote bag. Found this video and so glad I did, the directions are super simple and easy to follow ever for a complete beginner! I am working on my 8th row and cannot wait to keep going. Thank you so much!!!

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Glad this tutorial is helpful and you found it easy to understand :) Happy crocheting!

@DeeDee-sy5hf

4 жыл бұрын

Update??😍

@shansievlogs

2 жыл бұрын

How'd it turn out?

Very nice video I really enjoyed watching it. I would like to see more crochet bags tutorials please.

Really clear and precise instructions, love your Chanel❤️I want to make all your projects 👍🏼👏

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found this helpful :)

What a beautiful bag and a great tutorial, thank you so much!

Beautiful bag, thank you for sharing!

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Really straightforward instructions. I just finished a tote and am currently making a second. I absolutely love how it turned out! Great project if you have a lot of down time.

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy the pattern Jen :)

@lexi430

2 жыл бұрын

Help me

@sapnasurana7476

2 жыл бұрын

@@forthefrills please guide

Thanks for the video! I'm almost done with my bag. You were very clear on instructions 😁 my next bag will be a bit smaller, this one is huge! It's going to be perfect for grocery shopping.

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

That's great Traci! Haha yes its a great market tote bag :)

@graceelizabeth4924

4 жыл бұрын

Traci Traci how much yarn did you use

@annehe5476

3 жыл бұрын

It is pretty, but too huge .

I love this tote bag I am making my friend a set of pot holders dish towels scrubby and dish cloth and I wanted something nice to put it in. So I am making this tote bag but instead of using a single crochet I’m using the double goes it a little more stiffness and I like it

I love it thank you so much ❤️

Great tutorial! Lovely Thank you

Thank you, i tried making one but missed some count, still i finished it🙋🏻‍♀️🤩

It would help to see how you go from a rectangle to a full round. I don’t see where that transition happens.

@giovannaamodeo316

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with that. It’s all a bit “and as if by magic!”when the formation of the bag is crucial!

@oliviabrogden3568

2 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one ahaha. I thought I missed something and I obviously did

It's very easy to understand. Thx for the tutorial

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great tutorial. I had to subscribe. Be blessed

Very nice thanks so much

Very very nice thanks so much

I have finally finished my first crochet tote bag. Thanks for the tutorial, it‘s super easy to understand! Any chance you‘re planning on filming a tutorial for a bucket hat? I‘d love to crochet one for summer, but wasn‘t able to find any good instructions. Anyways, I‘m excited to try out some more tutorials of yours. 🤗

@lexi430

2 жыл бұрын

I need help

Easy and clear instructions.

@forthefrills

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi this is a great looking bag and you’re a great instructor as well! I’m ready to start on it tonight and then had a great idea. Could you please help me determine how to make same in a much smaller version? Specifically for my 3 year old granddaughter so she has one to match her mommy when they go shopping 😋. I’m fairly new to crochet and don’t know if i can simply reduce all counts by half etc.? Thankyou!!

How many grams of yarn is needed here? Thank you for this video! ❤️❤️❤️

👍je suis entrain de le faire super facile et très joli

hi grace!!!! my name is also grace! hehe. i’m a beginner to crochet and have started making reusable market bags. i stumbled upon your channel and was amazed at how beautiful all your projects are! keep up the great work! Also, i was wondering if you would be open to creating/starting your very own crochet subscription box. i have been on the search for a reasonably priced subscription box and i just love your style and would love to support you!

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Grace, haha there are a lot of us :) Thank you so much for your kind words! I don't have any plans for a subscription box right now but maybe one day :)

Hey, do I slip stitch into the first double crochet or into the top of the chain two? And if I slip stitch into the first dc do I then place another dc into the same stitch where the chain two is or the next one?

Yes, I like this easy market bag. I am working on it at the present time. I would love to have the printed crochet pattern. Is that possible. Please, keep me up to date on your website. Thanks!

I am making now my tote bag following your tutorials 😊😊😊

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Happy crocheting :)

@cheganda123

4 жыл бұрын

forthefrills im done actually but where i share the photo of my project so i can show it to you 😊😊😊

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Please tag me on Instagram @forthefrills I love seeing your projects!

@cheganda123

4 жыл бұрын

forthefrills oh ok i think i sent you in Dm already

i’m confused at 5:14… i did one row of double crochets.. how many more rows of that do i do?? i’m lost 😅

I love it but I would like a wider handle and need to know how much yarn does it take???

Super!!!

Hi, how do u evenly space out 12 single crochets for the border edges?

Fantastic fantastic very very prety please more more crochet bag evey thing learn us fantastic 😙😚😚😚😚💞❣❣

How many round for single crochet before you making the single crochet border?

Hello. I have a question. When you do the double single crochet for row 23, are the double single crochets supposed to be right on top of one another instead of the middle stitch?

@forthefrills

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachel, in row 23 you place one single crochet on top of each double treble crochet and one single crochet in each chain space.

What is the measurements of the bag? And how many yards of yarn is needed to complete the bag?

How did the bag come together after doing 21 rows of double crotchet? At 5:39 In the video? Did I miss something? How did it become a pouch before you start the handles? I'm confused now. Please help and clarify. Ty😊

@queencasshh392

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@queencasshh392

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t understand either

@bubbapot

2 жыл бұрын

ok i am also having this problem, please help thank u

@sapnasurana7476

2 жыл бұрын

me too row 21 in my bag doesn't give the same height

does the 51 chains include the first one started with the slip knot

Nice bag

@dorothyhall6128

4 жыл бұрын

Ng Hui Choo simple market totes to crochet

That was beautiful 😍

Hi. Can you explain how you go from a rectangle into a bag? I am very confused after watching the video and looking through the comments.

@princessaileenlacida6445

2 жыл бұрын

Sameee! I followed her through everything and now I'm confused how did the rectangle turn into a bag??? 🤦🤦 I have to repeat all over again

@sapnasurana7476

2 жыл бұрын

same here

is your yarn 100% cotton? also how many grams of yarn did you use

How did the seams come together?

great tutorial, thanks!! any tips for adjusting this pattern to create a smaller bag? I'm worried I don't have enough yarn :(

@megan373

3 жыл бұрын

i used the same pattern for a smaller bag and just chained 30 in the beginning and basically followed the same thing the rest of the way through

@megan373

3 жыл бұрын

and also just decreased the height so instead of 16 rows of single crochets in the beginning i tbink i only did 10

How does this go round?

is it normal for my rectangle in the beginning to be arched?

How many rows in each round and is there a border after each

Hi! Does the slip stitch joining the round count as a stitch in the 132 stitches you have to do or is it like you have to do 132 double crochets then slip stitch then chain 2?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rianne, The slip stitch and ch 2 do not count as a stitch. Grace

I am very confused. When I start to do the DC part all around the base, it stays in square. I keep watching the video but I dont understand how you make it seems round, to make the sides of the bag. Thx!

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexia, as you extend the sides and continue to crochet more rounds, the edges around the rectangle will curl inwards and form the edges of the bag. Since there are no seams the corners of the bag will be rounded. I hope this helps, Grace :)

@alexiadd3845

4 жыл бұрын

forthefrills It helped, thanks a lot!! I finished the bag and I am really happy of the result!

@sandarsed

4 жыл бұрын

Same here... hope it starts curling soon!

@lexi430

2 жыл бұрын

I’m confused

@lexi430

2 жыл бұрын

Her side seams are closed

I really2 want to make this bag but can someone explain to me how you end up with 12 short stitches on the sides?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

I just space out 12 stitches along the short edges. You can crochet directly into the last st of the row or the turning chain.

I have way more than 132 DC stiches. But I know my Stitch count on the base rectangle is right. When you do 3 SC into the end stiches of each side that adds stiches so it does not add up to 132. I am so confused

@sandarsed

4 жыл бұрын

I ended up with 98 stitches, have to figure out the handles 🤪

I’m so confused. How did u go from a rectangle to it being joined to form the bag shape. U didn’t mention it at all

@forthefrills

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I show how to build the bag in the tutorial. Once you've finished the rectangle (worked in rows) you crochet around the edges and then build up the sides of the bag in the round.

@kclittle3856

4 жыл бұрын

forthefrills I’m confused by this comment. I also wondered how you went from a rectangle to a bag shape. I don’t understand

@sarasbala6761

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, simple yet elegant. No need to give a lining?

@kristadaniello

4 жыл бұрын

Kc Little you go all the way around the rectangle with single crochets at the end of round 1 and then for round 2 you go all the way around the rectangle for the round and that becomes the bottom of your bag. hope that cleared it up:)

@emilyleicht1896

3 жыл бұрын

@@kristadaniello just to clarify, were only continuing the half double crochet in round 2 right?

Hi! I have already made 5 row with the double crochet and still like a big rectangle, is that normal? (I’m a beginner) 😳

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Liesel, it will take a few rounds (probably around round 10 or so) for your bag to take shape. Just make sure you always have the right number of stitches and your stitch count isn't increasing and you should be ok :) Grace

i dun quite understand that SC for 16rows, then space out 12sc for the short side border , but shouldn't it be 14?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, the width and height of the SC aren't the same so 12 along the short side of the border has better tension. I hope this helps, Grace

Forthefrills how many yarn had you used to finish the bag??

@ryliepitts6771

3 жыл бұрын

hi it takes about 2.5 rolls of yarn, so buy 3 :)

@JemMellor

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryliepitts6771 is that 100g or 50?:)

Can you make this bag Bigger? And if so would you train more than 51?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, you could make this bag bigger by chaining more than 51 but afterwards all of your st counts will change as you work around the perimeter of the bag and when working the mesh portion so I can't guarantee that it will all work out. If you want to alter this bag, I'd suggest chaining an odd number of chains and then when working around the perimeter of the rectangle you should have an even number of stitches at the end of your first round. Also take into account that you'll need to change the handle placement (if you want the handles to be perfectly in the centre). I hope this helps, Grace :)

Hello dear, may i know what material of the yarn please? Thank you in advance. I do click the link you put in the description but it doesn't appear anything.

@forthefrills

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm using Lion Brand's 24/7 cotton yarn :)

@nurainmasiron

3 жыл бұрын

@@forthefrills oh alright. Thank you! :)

How much of yarn in grams have you used for this bag?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, All yarn amounts (sizes XS-3XL) are in the blog post - linked in the description! Grace :)

You are beautiful thank you :') .. I am a beginner, can you tell me what seaming mean and what used for to help me understand better? Thanks a lot ^^

@forthefrills

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Seaming means sewing different pieces together at the end to create your final item. Since this pattern doesn't have seaming it means that the entire bag is created in one piece :) I hope this helps!

@ms.alright5956

5 жыл бұрын

@@forthefrills Thank you so much for making the efforts to make me understand :D ... Love you :3

Should my bag look like a boat? I feel like I not doing something right I wish I could send a pic.

I am not Sure how to do the corners when you’re using the double crochet do you crochet three in the corner or do you slip stitch and then crochet to and then do your doubles

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, for the Dc rounds you just place one dc in each stitch until the end of the round and then sl st to join.

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Oops I just saw your other comment! By using DC do you mean you are using DC for the base? If so, when stitching around the edge of the rectangle the number of stitches along the sides of the rectangle might change due to DC being wider than SC. Either way, still make sure to place 3 stitches (either SC or DC) in each corner so that the sides of the bag have a nice shape to them :)

@Thekintter

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Now when I make the next Tote bag I can do it the right way I didn’t do this the right way but it turned out OK.

Is the yarn Acrylic?😊

can someone pls help me, i‘m at round 15 with double crochet but it does not curl or anything and i don’t see a bag shape coming. it is supposed to be a birthday present for my mum :(

@forthefrills

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, it sounds like you might be adding an extra stitch at the end of every round. The space by the turning chain isn't a stitch! Make sure to count your stitches so that you still have the same amount. Alternatively, you could be crocheting with looser tension (how tightly you hold your yarn) and that can also cause the sides not to form. I hope this helps, Grace

How Many skeins of yarn did you use to make the tote bag

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, all details are in the free written pattern :) - forthefrills.com/easy-soho-tote-free-crochet-pattern-video-tutorial

I’ve started making mine and it’s not taking the shape of a bag, just a large rectangle :( help

@liesellucero9575

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@sarahcameron9383

3 жыл бұрын

@@liesellucero9575 Me to I cant get the shape and my stitches don't line up like in the video and my seem is going up on an angle even though I have 132 stitches all around

i was crocheting this along and i skipped the part that you showed that i supposed to double crochet through the length... i guess now i have to design my own bag...

@sandarsed

4 жыл бұрын

Same here, I missed something and had to reduced a few rows to get the shape 🤣

Help me… is actually round or row

Can i know how many skeins of yarn you used? Or how many grams :)

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, all the yarn info is in the free written pattern (linked in the description) :)

@graceelizabeth4924

4 жыл бұрын

Mavinia Allagu in her instructions she used three skeins of that brand. so 300 grams

I don't understand how the bag gets wider.

How many yards did it take to make this bag??

@forthefrills

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I used about 2.5 skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. The blog post linked in the description bar has all pattern details :)

Do I split stitch each corner rounds 2-21??

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Cassandra, After every round you slip stitch into the first stitch to join :) Grace

@ch16star32

4 жыл бұрын

@@forthefrills thank you.

Start how much number of chain

how much yarn do i need to make this?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, All yarn amounts (sizes XS-3XL) are in the blog post - linked in the description! Grace :)

Why does mine curl or twirl? 😅 It's not even that tight 😢

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you mean the base rectangle of your bag? The base should be fine once you've crocheted the sides :)

I'm at row 32 and I noticed that my seam isn't straight. Will this be a problem for the handles? How do I keep it straight?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Caitlin, the seam angle shouldn't be a problem for the handles. If you want to keep your seam straight just turn your work after every round. If you do so, your stitches will look different to the bag in the video since both the 'right' sides and 'wrong' sides of the stitch will be visible but it isn't a big difference. Grace :)

How many balls of yarn does it end up using?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sophia, all the yarn yardage info is in the blog post :) Link in description!

@graceelizabeth4924

4 жыл бұрын

Sophia Kramer she used three skeins of her yarn according to her free pattern. 300 grams

How much yarn needed?

@forthefrills

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, all the yarn amounts are in the blog post - linked in the description! Grace :)

at the end of round 21 my bag size looks very small

@sapnasurana7476

2 жыл бұрын

when u say round 2 (17 to end of row 21) u mean 5 rows

@sapnasurana7476

2 жыл бұрын

not getting height

Please what's the length of the yarn you used?

@forthefrills

3 жыл бұрын

All yarn amounts (sizes XS-3XL) are in the blog post - linked in the description! Grace :)

Sorry to say the design was confusing .I couldnot understsnd when you joined the two sides

Please respond

Very nice thank you